Earl Shilton Stute users are celebrating the restoration of their beloved community facility.

Thanks to an Inspired Facilities grant of more than £44,000 from Sport England and almost £4,000 from Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council’s Parish and Community Initiative Fund, plus support from Earl Shilton Town Council, the Station Road venue has been completely re-roofed and made watertight.

Now that water should no longer be running inside the building, the next step is to carry out some internal redecoration but for now the voluntary committee is pleased to welcome people back to the centre with the offer of two free sessions for two people in a special prize draw.

Anyone can put themselves forward for a chance to win by writing their name and daytime phone number on a postcard and sending it to The Stute or by liking The Stute’s Facebook page and adding their name or by calling The Stute on Hinckley 847273 and asking for a name to be added to the list.

Each of the two prizes, to be drawn after the closing date of December 20, will give free entry for the winner and a friend to an activity session of their choice.

Regular activities on offer include children’s dance, ju jitsu for adults or children, snooker, pool, a gaming group, holiday play activities, exercise sessions including an over 50s exercise to music class, circuits, sit-fit, yoga, body balance and over 60s “sports for softies”.

New for this autumn is snooker coaching for young people aged from 13 to 17 years, on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7pm for £2 per person.

Stute secretary Julia Pittham said: “Thanks are due to all our funders as well as to the Methodist Church who helped with allowing access for deliveries and storage during the work.

“There is still work needed on this old, much-loved building so there’s no time to kick back and rest.

“If anyone is willing to help with odd jobs, fundraising or putting on social activities please get in touch.”

Borough Councillor Kevin Morrell (Con, Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy), the local authority’s executive member for rural issues and environment, said: “I was pleased that the borough council was able to contribute towards the costs of renovating this roof through its Parish and Community Initiative Fund.

“The Stute is a much-loved community facility that will benefit the whole village.